President Radev: Novo Selo Multinational Battle Group Coordination Continues to Improve
Novo Selo, Southeast Bulgaria, The multinational battle group at the Novo Selo training area has been operational for over two years and each visit reveals increasingly better coordination and excellent cooperation, President Rumen Radev said on Tuesday during his…
Bulgaria Vouches Support for Montenegro’s European Integration
Emerging Monday from a meeting with his Montenegrin counterpart Jakov Milatovic, President Rumen Radev said Bulgaria will continue its strong support for Montenegro’s European perspective, especially on the basis of the recent successful results it has achieved on the road…
82nd Anniversary of Rescue of Bulgarian Jews Marked with Ceremony, March of Tolerance in Sofia
A formal ceremony and the “We Remember” march of tolerance took place in downtown Sofia on Sunday to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews and to honour the memory of those who perished in Nazi death…
41 Women Help Keep Bulgaria’s Skies Safe
There are 328 air traffic controllers in Bulgaria, 41 of whom are women, said Kamen Yordanov, Head of the Aviation Training Centre department at the Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority (BULATSA), in an interview with BTA. March 8 marks International…
Prime Minister: Boosting Defence Industry Capacity Is Extremely Important
“Boosting defence industry capacity is extremely important for Europe, not only because of Europe’s ability to defend its rights, freedoms and values won after World War Two, but also for Bulgaria, which has capabilities and can develop both markets and…
U.S. Must Remain in All Security Formats, Europe Is Weak Without U.S., PM Zhelyazkov Says
Arriving in Brussels for an extraordinary European Council meeting on security and the situation in Ukraine on Thursday, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stated that Bulgaria’s position is that the U.S. must remain engaged in all security formats. “Europe is…
PM Zhelyazkov Announces Plans for Establishment of Centre for Innovation in Defence
Speaking at the opening of a meeting of the Council of Ministers here on Wednesday, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced plans for the establishment of a centre for innovation in defence. He spoke of the need to modernize Bulgaria’s defense…
Preparations for Arrival of Third Medical Helicopter Are Completed, Says Transport Minister
Preparations for the arrival of the third medical helicopter have been completed and the facilities and hangars in Sliven are ready, but the overall operation is being managed by the Health Ministry, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport and Communications Minister…
Flag-raising Ceremony Held in Sofia for National Day
Bulgaria’s National Day was marked in Sofia with the laying of flowers and wreaths of gratitude at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier and a flag-raising ceremony. The event was attended by Vice President Iliana Iotova, Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov,…
Combat Medics in Action: How 11 Nations Train to Save Lives Under Fire
The Military Medical Academy (MMA) hosted an international forum on optimization of military medical training and enhancement of medical units’ operational readiness, the MMA press service said on Sunday. Eleven countries—Bulgaria, the United States of America, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina,…
Martenitsas: Timeless Tradition Meets Modern Artistry
Petrich, Southwestern Bulgaria, On March 1, Bulgarian artisans once again delight with innovative and artistic martenitsas. Among this year’s newest and most original designs are handmade knitted flowers that, with a gentle motion, transform into charming miniature dolls. These…
BTA Brings Bulgaria’s Knowledge of European Union to Belgrade – Director General
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) brings to Belgrade Bulgaria’s knowledge of the European Union and the opportunities in the EU for Bulgarian citizens in Serbia, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said at the opening of a cross-border conference within BTA’s…
